Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings Prediction, Odds, NFL Picks - Week 16 [2023]

The Minnesota Vikings will face the Detroit Lions in NFL Week 16 action at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, beginning at 1:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for this week's Lions vs. Vikings matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Lions vs. Vikings Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the result of Sunday's NFL game between the Lions and Vikings 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NFL predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Lions a 62% chance of defeating the Vikings in Week 16 of the NFL season, and our predicted final score has the Lions winning 25-22.

According to our model, the Lions (-3) have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 47.5-point Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Lions vs. Vikings Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Lions	Vikings
Spread	-3 (+100)	+3 (-130)
Moneyline	-142	+125
Total	o47.5 (-110)	u47.5 (-104)

• The Vikings are listed as +3 underdogs versus the Lions, with -130 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Lions (-3) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at +100.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Vikings at +125. That means you can bet $100 to profit $125, earning a total payout of $225, if they win.
• Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lions at -142, where you can risk $142 to win $100 for a total payout of $242 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 47.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -104.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best NFL odds and lines.

Lions vs. Vikings Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Lions -3	+100 🔥
Moneyline	Lions	-142
Total	Under 47.5	-104

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Lions vs. Vikings TD Scorers

Who will score the first touchdown in Lions vs. Vikings?

According to our model, Detroit's David Montgomery is most likely to score the first TD in Lions vs. Vikings.

Our projections give Montgomery an 11.4% chance of scoring the first TD at U.S. Bank Stadium, while the Lions RB is a 47.7% chance of registering an anytime touchdown.

First Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Detroit Lions

Player	First TD Probability
David Montgomery	11.4%
Jahmyr Gibbs	11.4%
Amon-Ra St. Brown	7.9%
Sam LaPorta	7.1%
Jameson Williams	4.4%

Minnesota Vikings

Player	First TD Probability
Ty Chandler	10.0%
Justin Jefferson	9.7%
T.J. Hockenson	7.9%
Jordan Addison	7.5%
Alexander Mattison	5.4%

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Detroit Lions

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Jahmyr Gibbs	48.3%
David Montgomery	47.7%
Amon-Ra St. Brown	36.2%
Sam LaPorta	33.1%
Jameson Williams	22.0%

Minnesota Vikings

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Ty Chandler	44.7%
Justin Jefferson	41.6%
T.J. Hockenson	37.5%
Jordan Addison	34.8%
Alexander Mattison	25.9%

Lions vs Vikings Player Props

Here, you will find detailed projections for all of the key offensive players from the Lions and Vikings, including passing, rushing and receiving yards.

Lions vs. Vikings Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Lions' Jared Goff is projected to have a big game with 287 passing yards. The Vikings' Nick Mullens is expected to throw for a whopping 268 yards.

Player	Proj. Pass Yards
Jared Goff (DET)	287 yds
Nick Mullens (MIN)	268 yds

Lions Rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
David Montgomery	58 yds
Jahmyr Gibbs	44 yds
Jared Goff	7 yds

Vikings Rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
Ty Chandler	63 yds
Alexander Mattison	30 yds
Nick Mullens	6 yds

Lions Receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
Amon-Ra St. Brown	77 yds
Sam LaPorta	49 yds
Josh Reynolds	30 yds
Jahmyr Gibbs	26 yds
Kalif Raymond	23 yds

Vikings Receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
Justin Jefferson	96 yds
Jordan Addison	54 yds
T.J. Hockenson	52 yds
K.J. Osborn	21 yds
Ty Chandler	18 yds

Remember, our model updates often, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of the Lions vs. Vikings on Sunday December 24, 2023.

Lions vs. Vikings Game Information

The NFL Week 16 action between the Vikings and Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled to begin at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings
• Date: Sunday December 24, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium

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Conclusion

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